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I agree. The content is most definitely there and I learned a few things, but the signal-to-noise ratio is a bit high for my tastes. The "like"s and whatnot a

I agree. The content is most definitely there and I learned a few things, but the signal-to-noise ratio is a bit high for my tastes. The "like"s and whatnot are distracting, I find. I would humbly suggest that Julia work on her writing style. She's in a good position to do so: there's stuff to be said and now it's just a question of tweaking the manner in which it's said. Edit: why the hate? I didn't think I was being a jerk...

inyourtenement 10y ago
She wrote a blog post, put it online for ... who knows? It could be literally any reason. For her own later reference, to help crystallize her thoughts, or just for fun. Somebody else posts it to Hacker News. Dudes (always dudes!) tell her to change her writing style. Why? Why should she? Why do they care?
- omginternets 10y ago
  >Why? Why should she? Why do they care? In a word: constructive criticism Again, I thought the piece was informative. I figured I'd voice my opinion in the form of suggestions, since this is a forum for such things. Lesson learned. The only feedback one can give is positive. >dudes, always dudes What does sex/gender have to do with this? From your comment, it follows that you'd be less upset if women had commented. That feels wrong and regressive.
  - inyourtenement 10y ago
    You asked why the hate, one explanation I'm offering is that nobody appreciates your criticism on her style and tone. I'm glad that your assumptions about my feelings feel wrong. That's because they are. I pointed out "dudes, always dudes" because it literally is always dudes. Nobody but dudes are going to jump into HN comments to complain about a woman's writing style and tone. And since you appreciate constructive criticism, take another look at your comment: "signal-to-noise ratio is a bit high for my tastes".
- Karunamon 10y ago
  Is the sexism really necessary?

inyourtenement 10y ago

She wrote a blog post, put it online for ... who knows? It could be literally any reason. For her own later reference, to help crystallize her thoughts, or just for fun. Somebody else posts it to Hacker News. Dudes (always dudes!) tell her to change her writing style. Why? Why should she? Why do they care?

omginternets 10y ago
>Why? Why should she? Why do they care? In a word: constructive criticism Again, I thought the piece was informative. I figured I'd voice my opinion in the form of suggestions, since this is a forum for such things. Lesson learned. The only feedback one can give is positive. >dudes, always dudes What does sex/gender have to do with this? From your comment, it follows that you'd be less upset if women had commented. That feels wrong and regressive.
- inyourtenement 10y ago
  You asked why the hate, one explanation I'm offering is that nobody appreciates your criticism on her style and tone. I'm glad that your assumptions about my feelings feel wrong. That's because they are. I pointed out "dudes, always dudes" because it literally is always dudes. Nobody but dudes are going to jump into HN comments to complain about a woman's writing style and tone. And since you appreciate constructive criticism, take another look at your comment: "signal-to-noise ratio is a bit high for my tastes".
Karunamon 10y ago
Is the sexism really necessary?